If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?
Maya AngelouRead
A leader sees greatness in other people. He nor she can be much of a leader if all she sees is herself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True leadership involves recognizing and uplifting the potential in others rather than focusing solely on oneself.
This quote emphasizes that effective leaders possess the ability to recognize and nurture the greatness in those around them. True leadership is not about self-centeredness; instead, it requires a deep appreciation for the talents and contributions of others, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed together.
Themes
LeadershipGreatnessSelflessnessOthersPotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to inspire collaboration and trust among members.
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The white American man makes the white American woman maybe not superfluous but just a little kind of decoration. Not really important to turning around the wheels of the state. Well the black American woman has never been able to feel that way. No black American man at any time in our history in the United States has been able to feel that he didn't need that black woman right against him, shoulder to shoulder-in that cotton field, on the auction block, in the ghetto, wherever.
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I know that I'm not the easiest person to live with. The challenge I put on myself is so great that the person I live with feels himself challenged. I bring a lot to bear, and I don't know how not to.
Maya AngelouRead
I think Clinton, after getting into office and into Washington, was shocked at being bludgeoned. So he spent time trying to be all things to all people - one way guaranteed not to be successful or respected in a lion's den. You can't just play around with all those big cats - you've got to take somebody on.
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